Hearn maintains lead at South Georgia

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David Hearn extended his lead Friday at the South Georgia Classic, shooting a 3-under 69 to take a two-stroke lead into the weekend.

Hearn made 10 consecutive pars before birdieing four of his last eight holes at Kinderlou Forest Golf Club in Valdosta, Ga. He finished at 11-under 133, two shots ahead of Jason Kokrak (67). Tag Ridings (69) and Michael Putnam (68) are tied for fourth at 7 under, and Ewan Porter (71) and Jhonattan Vegas (66) are another shot back.

Hearn, 30, was in position to win last week at the Fresh Express Classic, before ex-UCLA star Kevin Chappell fired a final-round 65 to win by a shot.

Bobby Gates, the tour’s money leader through six events, is at 1-under 143.

The Johns Creek, Ga., first-stage qualifier for Web.com Tour Q-School features the tightest race for medalist honors, as Jason Millard shot 67 to move to 15 under as he caught second-round leader Richy Werenski.

Ga. Web.com Q-School qualifier tightens up

The Web.com logo is displayed during the second round of the Web.com Tour Championship held on the Dye's Valley Course at TPC Sawgrass.
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